http://constructionowners.comenBusinessConstruction Ownershttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6fc08dfa9d61f06693dfc919e997fbc2.jpghttp://constructionowners.comWed, 24 Jun 2026 15:35:07 +0000Construction OwnersConstruction Ownerslou@lumberfi.comDive into the world of construction with CO Pod, where we dig deep into the triumphs and trials of industry trailblazers. Each episode brings you valuable insight from visionaries who transform blueprints into reality—sharing their hard-earned wisdom,...falseepisodichttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/barbara-durantehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/72673774Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:35:04 +0000Construction OwnersBarbara Durante has built a career that spans public accounting, small business ownership, and now construction finance advisory, and somehow found time to lead across six industry organizations along the way. As a Senior Manager at Grassi and Vice...1875construction,constructionaccounting,constructionfinance,constructionmanagement,constructiontech,cpa,leadership,womeninconstructionfalse125fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/reggie-torborhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/72287814Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:00:38 +0000Construction OwnersReggie Torbor isn't your typical construction executive. Before founding Pylon Building Group,  a Birmingham-based commercial general contractor,  he spent eight seasons in the NFL as a linebacker, culminating in a Super Bowl win with the New York...1494business,construction,constructionmanagement,constructionowner,contractor,copod,generalcontractor,leadership,management,reggietorborfalse124fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/adam-stark

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71047756Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:19:35 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode of CO Pod, Caroline talks with Adam Stark, a special operations veteran turned construction executive and founder of Jet.Build, about the connection between military experience and success in construction. Adam shares why veterans are...

]]>1798construction,constructiontech,contech,leadership,management,technology,veteranfalse123fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/michele-wilsonhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/70508556Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:14:43 +0000Construction OwnersIn this Women in Construction Week edition of CO Pod, we’re joined by Michele Wilson, a seasoned General Contractor and passionate homeowner advocate dedicated to making residential renovations smoother, smarter, and more predictable. Through...968community,construction,constructionowner,contractors,generalcontractor,leadership,womeninconstruction,womenintradesfalse122fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/kristina-heldhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/70485333Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:08:29 +0000Construction OwnersIn this Women in Construction Week edition of CO Pod, Kristina Held, President and Founder of Held Architecture, joins us to explore what sustainability and high‑performance design really mean in today’s built environment. With more than 20 years in...1084architecture,builtenvironment,construction,leadership,management,wicweek,womeninconstruction,womenintradesfalse121fullhttps://construction-owner-club.webflow.io/co-pod/bailey-shey-morrishttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/70447196Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:56:27 +0000Construction OwnersIn this Women in Construction Week edition of CO Pod, Bailey Shey Morris, President and Owner of Cadmus Construction in Raleigh, shares her perspective on leadership, resilience, and raising the bar for quality in the roofing and restoration...856construction,constructionindustry,contractor,leadership,management,restoration,roofing,skilledtrades,wic,womeninconstruction,womenintrades,workforcemanagementfalse120fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/nicole-kalafuthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/70414695Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:15:36 +0000Construction OwnersIn this Women in Construction Week edition of CO Pod, Nicole Kalafut, President of PMC Commercial Interiors in Raleigh, shares her insights on the power of design, leadership, and partnership in creating exceptional commercial spaces.With more than 25...1115construction,constructionindustry,contractor,leadership,management,wic,womeninconstruction,womenintrades,womenleaderfalse119fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/krystyna-kk-kielbonhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/70388803Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:32:59 +0000Construction OwnersIn this special Women in Construction Week edition of CO Pod, we sit down with Krystyna “KK” Kielbon, President of KK Interior Design Group, an international design firm with offices in Charlotte and Raleigh specializing in hospitality and commercial...806construction,constructionindustry,contractor,leadership,wic,wicweek,womanleader,womeninconstruction,womenintradesfalse118fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/greg-sikeshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/69558742Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:20:18 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode of CO Pod, host Caroline Raffetto is joined by Greg Sikes, Director of Product Management focused on construction at Acumatica, for an in-depth conversation on how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping the construction...1963acumatica,ai,construction,constructionowners,constructiontech,contech,copod,erp,software,technology,workforcemanagementfalse117fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/allison-walters
Allison shares her story of entering a traditionally male-dominated field, building grit on job sites, and eventually founding a modern, data-driven staffing firm. She offers insight into today’s labor shortage, the aging skilled trades workforce, and why early workforce planning, AI, and real-time data are becoming essential tools for contractors and owners alike. The conversation also explores how innovation is improving safety, productivity, and worker experience across the industry.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69558670Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:12:51 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode, we sit down with Allison Walters, President of Workify Staffing, to discuss her remarkable journey through the construction staffing industry and how workforce strategy, technology, and leadership are reshaping the future of...
Allison shares her story of entering a traditionally male-dominated field, building grit on job sites, and eventually founding a modern, data-driven staffing firm. She offers insight into today’s labor shortage, the aging skilled trades workforce, and why early workforce planning, AI, and real-time data are becoming essential tools for contractors and owners alike. The conversation also explores how innovation is improving safety, productivity, and worker experience across the industry.]]>1780construction,constructioncareer,constructionowners,copod,labor,leaders,skilledtrades,trades,workforcedevelopment,workforceplanningfalse116fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/andrew-neilson-chris-mahaffey-jason-sain‍
The conversation dives into the challenges construction companies face with disconnected data, inconsistent processes, and cultural misalignment—and how live dashboards, scorecards, and clear performance metrics can bring clarity, accountability, and better outcomes. From improving jobsite communication to aligning leadership expectations, this episode highlights why transparency, simplicity, and measurable standards are critical for sustainable growth in construction.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69190826Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:25:12 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode of CO Pod, we’re joined by Andrew Nielson and Chris Mahaffey of Infoworks and Jason Sain, Founder of 1 Degree Consulting. Together, they explore how data, technology, and people-first leadership are transforming the construction...‍
The conversation dives into the challenges construction companies face with disconnected data, inconsistent processes, and cultural misalignment—and how live dashboards, scorecards, and clear performance metrics can bring clarity, accountability, and better outcomes. From improving jobsite communication to aligning leadership expectations, this episode highlights why transparency, simplicity, and measurable standards are critical for sustainable growth in construction.]]>3946construction,constructionowners,constructiontech,constructiontechnology,copod,leadership,technologyfalse115fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/kate-glantz

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69190794Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:19:46 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode, host Caroline Raffetto sits down with Kate Glantz, CEO and co-founder of Move Over Bob, a powerful media and lifestyle brand reimagining what it means to work in the trades. Kate shares her non-linear journey into construction, from...

]]>2024construction,constructionowner,copod,culture,leadership,management,trades,womeninconstruction,workforcedevelopmentfalse114fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/eric-helitzerhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/68975872Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:15:38 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode, we sit down with Eric Hellitzer, Founder and CEO of SubBase, to discuss how his background in construction inspired him to create a technology platform that’s transforming material management for contractors. Eric shares his journey...2595ai,computervision,construction,constructiontech,contech,contractors,copod,innovation,materialmanagement,subbase,technology,vrfalse113fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/brian-kellerhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/68121204Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:24:02 +0000Construction OwnersWith more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry, Brian Keller, CEO of Quest Building Corporation (QBC), shares his leadership journey from starting as a young carpenter to becoming the head of a thriving construction company.Brian...2422business,carpenter,construction,constructioncareer,constructionowner,constructiontech,contech,employeetraining,entrepreneur,leadership,management,skilledtrades,technology,trades,tradeworker,workforcedevelopment,workforcemanagementfalse112fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/theo-halsteadhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/68121139Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:20:38 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode, we sit down with Theo Halstead, CEO of The Rollout Crew, to explore how his background in technology and the U.S. Marine Corps shaped his leadership style and passion for transforming the construction industry. Theo shares how his...1842ai,construction,constructionowners,constructiontech,contech,copod,erp,leadership,management,technology,workforcemanagementfalse111fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/ethan-duran-joe-yovinohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/67364768Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:14:37 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode of CO Pod, host Caroline sits down with Ethan and Joe from The Daily Reporter for a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes look at the world of construction news. From Milwaukee’s skyline-changing projects to the latest in AI, robotics, and...2047ai,construction,constructiontech,copod,milwaukee,robotics,technology,thedailyreporter,wisconsin,womeninconstruction,workforcemanagementfalse110fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/kal-litt

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66836431Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:28:54 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode of CO Pod, Kal Litt from Softengine discusses the transformative impact of ERP systems in the construction industry. He highlights the urgent need for construction firms to modernize outdated, paper-based processes to improve...

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66100082Thu, 15 May 2025 13:03:14 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode, we delve deep into the journey of President & Fractional CFO Josh Luebker, exploring the milestones, challenges, and insights that have shaped his career. From humble beginnings to leading innovative tech ventures, Josh shares...

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64732725Sat, 08 Mar 2025 10:01:10 +0000Construction OwnersThis episode of CO Pod features Misha Homara, the CEO of Tricore Panels, a second-generation family business specializing in architectural panel systems. Misha shares her inspiring journey from the beauty industry to becoming a leader in the...

]]>2069constructionindustry,constructionowners,copod,leadership,management,wicweek,womenempowerment,womeninconstruction,womenintradesfalse17fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/juanita-douglashttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/64732643Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:14:30 +0000Construction OwnersThis episode of CO Pod features an inspiring conversation with Juanita Douglas, a trailblazer in the construction industry with over 40 years of experience. Juanita shares her incredible journey from being a single mother struggling to make ends meet...2204constructionindustry,constructionowners,inclusion,leadership,management,tradeswomen,wicweek,womenempowerment,womeninconstruction,womenintradesfalse16fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/roger-yarrowhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/64577494Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:14:45 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode of CO Pod, host Caroline Raffetto sits down with Roger Yarrow, CEO and co-founder of TrueLook, a leader in construction camera solutions. Roger shares the evolution of TrueLook from its early days in media and entertainment to becoming...2201ai,automation,business,construction,constructioncamera,constructionsecurity,constructiontech,contech,copod,leadership,management,technology,truelookfalse15fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/john-mullinshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/63756781Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:53:27 +0000Construction OwnersThis episode of CO Pod features an inspiring conversation with John Mullins from Net at Work, where passion for customer success meets cutting-edge construction technology. Discover how this dynamic company evolved from a small software provider to an...1704business,construction,constructionsoftware,constructiontech,management,netatwork,technologyfalse14fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/brad-huebnerhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/63411329Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:32:41 +0000Construction OwnersMeet Brad Huebner, the construction industry's resident problem-solver and self-proclaimed tech nerd, on this episode of CO Pod! Buckle up for an inspiring journey from humble beginnings as a handyman to becoming a sought-after business coach. Brad's...1861business,coaching,construction,contech,copod,entrepreneurship,leadership,management,mentorship,technologyfalse13fullhttps://www.constructionowners.com/co-pod/reid-and-kurt-bangerthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/63121377Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:05:48 +0000Construction OwnersThis episode of CO Pod features candid conversations with Reid and Kurt Bangert of Bangert Inc, as they share their personal journeys, insights into running a successful business, leadership lessons, and the lessons  they've faced in building Bangert...2416bangert,business,construction,contech,copod,entrepreneurship,familybusiness,growth,leadership,management,saas,software,technologyfalse12fullhttps://constructionowners.com/co-pod/coralee-beattyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/62383170Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:01:51 +0000Construction OwnersIn this episode, we sit down with Coralee Beatty, Founder & Fractional COO at Thrive HQ and Owner of Fire and Ice HVAC Services. As an inspiring woman business owner in the construction industry, Coralee shares her unique journey in navigating a...1728business,construction,contech,copod,entrepreneurship,leadership,management,startup,technology,womeninconstructionfalse11fullhttps://www.constructionowners.comhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/62326135Fri, 11 Oct 2024 02:51:37 +0000Construction OwnersJoin us on CO Pod, where we dive deep into the world of construction. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, our guests share their inspiring journeys, challenges, and innovative solutions. Discover what it takes to be a trailblazer in this dynamic...94building,business,construction,contractors,copod,entrepreneurship,management,technology,tradesfalse1trailer